In Loving Memory of Jose Olivarez Garcia Jr “Ito”
September 22, 1947 – August 21, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Jose Olivarez Garcia Jr on August 21, 2025, at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully and embraced with the love of his family.
Jose was born on September 22, 1947, and raised in Harlingen, Texas where he grew the love of sports as a kid. Throughout his high school years, he enjoyed playing baseball and loved to talk about their maskot, the Cardinals. In 1972, he moved to Houston, where he met and married the love of his life, Esther Uballe Garcia. Together they shared 52 years of marriage, building a life filled with faith, hard work, and unconditional love.
Jose was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He enjoyed to watch all sports, specifically he was a Houston Astros, Texans and Rockets fan. He will be remembered for his strong will, generous spirit, and the wisdom he shared with those around him. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, who will forever cherish the memories of his guidance, laughter, and love.
He is survived by his loving wife, Esther Garcia, his siblings; Irma and Pablo Garcia. His children Linda and Jose “Joe” Garcia; his grandchildren Bernard “Nick” Robinson, Jared Garcia, Amiel “AJ” Lewis Jr., Omuiri Garcia, Kassidy Garcia, Amayah Garcia and extended family who adored him.
Jose was preceded in death by his parents Jose Garcia and Delia Garcia; brothers Ramiro Garcia and Alfredo Garcia.
A viewing and funeral service will be held on Saturday August 30, from 4:00-7:45 PM at Leal Funeral Home, 708 College Ave South Houston, Texas 77587. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate Jose’s life.
Though his presence will be deeply missed, the love and values he instilled will continue to guide his family and all who knew him. He will be remembered for his faith, strength, and devotion to family.
J Leal Funeral Home
708 College Ave
South Houston, Tx 77587
Viewing
Saturday, August 30
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Religious service
5:30 PM
Love you “Deddy” ❤️! My best friend /food bestie who I
will forever hold close to my heart and cherish our memories!
My world is dimmer without your light, but I’ll look for you in the stars until we meet again! 🙏🏽💙❤️
Love your daughter,
Linda Garcia
Im going to miss you Ito. The strength you showed during your hard times never went unnoticed. Lets see what the Texans & Rockets gonna do this year huh? Ha.
Love you Ito, watch over us.🕊️
We will make sure Ita is taken care of.
Heavenly Father, You said in Your Word that we should give thanks in every situation.
⚾️🏈⛹🏽♀️👮🏽♂️👩🏽⚕️
We thank You for our great uncle, whom we’ve lost to the cold hands of death. We acknowledge that our hearts are broken, and we are going through a difficult time.
But we take solace in the fact that our beloved uncle is in a good place, resting in the arms of the Lord.
We ask that You give us the strength to endure the pain we feel and heal the wounds this tragic loss has caused in our hearts. Love Tio Jose In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Heavenly Father, You said in Your Word that we should give thanks in every situation.
We thank You for our great uncle, whom we’ve lost to the cold hands of death. We acknowledge that our hearts are broken, and we are going through a difficult time.
But we take solace in the fact that our beloved uncle is in a good place, resting in the arms of the Lord.
We ask that You give us the strength to endure the pain we feel and heal the wounds this tragic loss has caused in our hearts. In Jesus’ name, Amen.